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  • Other Audio source into Stock Westy Radio
    Historical mailing list - Walker, Phil
    Mon, 30 Dec 2002 16:57:55 -0500
    ...You think the stock Westy's have no Bass, listen to a laptop with 1" speakers. Anyway, any experience would be helpful. -Phil Phil...
  • rising cost of Vanagon parts...
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Tue, 3 Dec 2013 22:01:02 -0800
    If you simply must have a stock or factory original looking vanagon, I guess you will just have to keep upping your parts budget...
  • Springs and other info/Lowered and Stock height
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 16 Jul 1998 12:40:38 -0700
    ...I'm in the process of having him make me the lowered springs, as well as trying to make Stock height springs. Really one...
  • A 1776 for a 70 bus
    Historical mailing list - john keith hopp
    Fri, 11 Nov 1994 11:51:08 -0700 (MST)
    ...I'd prefer to keep the tranny stock. THANKS!! John K. Hopp University of New Mexico
  • Re: Head / Engine questions
    Historical mailing list - William Dummitt
    Fri, 8 Sep 2000 09:23:42 EDT
    ...Actually, I think the flaw is in the metallurgy of the stock VW heads. Rewelded heads, AMC replacement heads, and ceramic coated heads all...
  • Re: 16" wheels from other makes?
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Wed, 16 Jul 2003 18:39:45 -0400
    ...I have them for sale at > http://www.fastforward.ca - this fall I will also be stocking some 16 x 6.0 > ET 30...
  • Grills and Center Caps
    Historical mailing list - Jon Kanas
    Thu, 8 Sep 2005 09:25:57 -0600
    ...I need a stock-type lower grill and a center cap for a stock alloy wheel. The upper grill is cheap; Maybe even free...
  • Re: Blue Book pricing reliable?
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Mon, 2 Apr 2007 10:19:13 -0700
    ...Tom B.-always deduct $6k for non stock I thought it was "non-stock automatically reduces price TO $6k"... -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
  • Re: Hot Foot Mods -- what's the best?
    Historical mailing list - mdrillock
    Sun, 10 Aug 2008 17:48:59 -0700
    The extra heater valve does nothing as long as you have a correctly working stock valve. The stock valve can be opened or closed...
  • Re: Air intake
    Historical mailing list - Todd
    Wed, 21 May 2008 15:56:36 -0700
    So, now you've got me thinking - what's ultimately better for stock 2.1L WBX: cheap FLAPS air cleaner (changed regularly) or K...
  • STOCK ALERT! SPHC 58 cents FDA for (HIV/AIDS indication)
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 23 Feb 2001 03:37:42 EST
    STOCK ALERT! (OTCBB:SPHC) FDA Phase Ib/IIa for Anticort(TM) (an HIV/AIDS indication) HERE IS OUR NEXT EXPLOSIVE STOCK PICK at 58...
  • Jalousies Windows for a Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
    Wed, 9 Oct 2002 15:00:50 -0400
    ...window stock be done from a 42 3/8" x 16 11/16" with a hole cut, and similarly the outside window stock be...
  • Stock v.s. S&S exhaust?
    Historical mailing list - Matt Sutton
    Wed, 21 May 2003 09:29:37 -0400
    ...I'm trying to decide between spot repairing the stock system (replacing individual pieces, renewing all gaskets), and going to an S&S system...
  • Re: Why did this mod increase my fuel economy?
    Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
    Tue, 28 Mar 2000 23:34:50 EST
    ...The conversion cost will get you an inline engine BUT with ALMOST the same, if not the same power as a STOCK WBX (This...
  • Re: Anyone ever heard of a wierd backseat with a stock cutout section?
    Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
    Mon, 1 Dec 2008 07:50:27 -0800
    ...Anyone ever heard of a wierd backseat with a stock cutout section? +1.� jim is right.� someone chopped the corner off to clear a...
  • Re: Stock Vanagon Rear Wheel Stud Size
    Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
    Sat, 25 Feb 2006 12:03:20 -0600
    ...Re: [VANAGON] Stock Vanagon Rear Wheel Stud Size > > >>>Anyone know what the length of stock rear wheel studs on a 91 Vanagon? > > The stock...
  • Re: Uninstalling SA headlights
    Historical mailing list - Jay Brown
    Wed, 24 Oct 2012 09:24:17 -0400
    The South African Grill uses H4 sockets (same as stock connector on the 80-85 Vanagon) for the main 7" round outer lights. Jumper...
  • Re: 15" audi wheels with tires Seattle CL $150
    Historical mailing list - David Kao
    Tue, 28 Aug 2007 09:53:32 -0700
    ...But his stock VW 14" alloys were all damaged from similar use. Don't know about the 15" SA version of the VW stock...
  • where to find accelerator cable fast N.NJ.
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
    Fri, 4 Aug 2000 21:33:37 EDT
    ...I'm guessing they won't have it in stock. RPM Auto parts in Netcong can't get one till Monday afternoon. The Bus...
  • Re: 2.1 fits right in
    Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
    Tue, 8 Nov 2005 13:45:12 -0800
    I know as a fact, demonstrated in my very own driveway, that a stock 1.9l exhaust WILL NOT fit directly on a stock...
  • Re: Install Front AC or Keep Stock Unit???
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Wed, 10 Aug 2016 13:18:36 -0700
    ...at 1:07 PM, PB <pbrattan@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > Can a stock AC unit (90 Westy automatic) be replaced with a front AC? > Would...
  • Which 2.1 muffler?
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Sat, 2 Apr 2016 15:49:58 -0400
    ...The shop I plan to go to probably stocks a stock steel 2.1. Can someone speak to the advantages of the GoWesty set...
  • Re: westys & climbing mountain roads
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Sun, 14 Feb 2016 09:08:10 -0800
    driving a heavy vanagon with a stock WBX and climbing mountain roads it's a lost fight against gravity.. :-) you can alleviate some pain...
  • Re: Tire observation
    Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
    Wed, 25 Dec 2013 09:07:25 -0700
    ...I went from stock tires (185R14) to General Altimax RT 205/70-14 on my '81 air-cooled Vanagon with no PS. Just that...
  • Re: Hitch Question - 69 Bus
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 22 Feb 95 16:19:30 MST
    ...The > tounge bolts to the botton of the stock bumper. Mine appears to be stock or approved accessory (has VW stamped in the tounge...
  • Alloy Rim Center Caps
    Historical mailing list - Ken Herman
    Mon, 12 Jul 1999 20:03:32 EDT
    I want to share an alternate source for center caps that fit the stock alloy rims. My stock ones were peeling and the tabs...
  • Re: Thermostat for Dometic Fridge (fan), where to find?
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Tue, 13 Jun 2000 13:03:47 -0400
    ...I >forget whether it is higher or lower than stock... but I decided to use >stock as I figured the Dometic engineers knew best...
  • Re: Wind screens for windows
    Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
    Fri, 10 Nov 2000 15:13:05 EST
    ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver >> Yes, You can find them on my website, eurocampers.com but I'm currently out of stock. I expect...
  • How much power can a stock FI make?
    Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
    Fri, 16 Nov 2001 10:03:25 -0600
    ...How much can my stock 1.9 fuel injection handle? What improvements can I make before I need to replace/upgrade my FI system...
  • Re: 185 tires on Stock Alloys
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
    Tue, 16 Apr 2013 11:04:04 -0400
    Thanks Ron Thanks, Jeff '85 GL (Gertie) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
  • Re: K&N Part Number?
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Fri, 16 Mar 2001 11:22:13 -0800
    I got mine at Bow Wow, 206-523-9200. They usually stock them. Stuart
  • Locks for Alloy wheels
    Historical mailing list - Frank
    Thu, 11 Apr 2002 21:14:00 -0700
    Does any one have a source for wheel locks for stock '89 Carat alloy wheels?
  • Was engle 100 cam in a waterboxer Now more than you ever wanted to know about WBX cams
    Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
    Sun, 11 Apr 2004 13:04:54 -0400
    ...The total lift on 1.9 - bug cam on the measured at the intake retainer is around 305ths with a stock bug - WBX rocker...
  • Was engle 100 cam in a waterboxer Now more than you ever wanted to know about WBX cams
    Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
    Mon, 12 Jul 2004 22:35:41 -0400
    ...The total lift on 1.9 - bug cam on the measured at the intake retainer is around 305ths with a stock bug - WBX rocker...
  • Re: S&S Header Exhaust System
    Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
    Sat, 18 Jun 2005 09:15:45 -0400
    ...It is a bit louder than stock because of the muffler. You can use a stock muffler with the S&S header to avoid...
  • Re: Spring advice
    Historical mailing list - Jon VonOhlsen
    Mon, 19 Apr 2021 08:12:10 -0600
    ...I’m leaning towards maintaining stock height. >>> >>> It seems like my rear end is always sagging. I’m almost thinking about buying stock front...
  • Re: Tire size questions
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Mon, 10 May 2010 17:32:33 -0400
    ...2010/5/10, B Feddish <bfeddish@netreach.net>: > I called Bus Depot to see if they have the Hankook RA08 tires in stock. The...
  • Re: performance tires
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 19 Jun 1996 22:42:02 -0700
    Okay, as possibly the sole list member in Stockton, CA (and if I ain't youse BETTER speak up!) I have to ask WHICH...
  • Re: Mr. Heater buddy now under $40 at Lowes
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Tue, 3 Feb 2009 22:18:53 -0500
    > <SIGH> Too late in the Washington, DC area, all the Lowes are > either out of stock, or due to low stock you must come...
  • Westy fridge fan
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Wed, 1 Sep 2004 15:32:30 -0700
    ...It fits in the stock location and moves a little more air than the stock fan, especially the early stock fans such as likely...
  • Was engle 100 cam in a waterboxer Now more than you ever wanted to know about WBX cams
    Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
    Wed, 27 Mar 2002 09:46:34 -0500
    ...The total lift on 1.9 - bug cam on the measured at the intake retainer is around 305ths with a stock bug - WBX rocker...
  • Re: Replacement Canvas for Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Thu, 19 May 2005 00:38:08 -0400
    ...made canvas, while good quality, does not look particularly stock. Our European made canvas looks much closer to stock. In fact, one version we...
  • Re: "religious" vanagon names
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Thu, 1 Apr 2010 11:49:21 -0600
    ...BZ-stock engine & all motors in the Westy On Apr 1, 2010, at 11:37 AM, Alistair Bell wrote: > this is veering close to...
  • Re: Old Vanagon parts and other makes source
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Thu, 3 Sep 2009 19:09:52 EDT
    ...A VW dealer that has Vanagon parts IN STOCK ! There's a novel idea and unheard of out my way ! >>>>>It was in stock...
  • ENgine needed - ASAP PLEASE!
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 26 Apr 1996 23:59:28 -0700
    ...If you have ANYTHING THAT IS POSSIBLY BETTER LET ME KNOW! I am in Stockton, CA which is near Sacramento. Thanks -Marlin ---*** Volkswagen & Atari...
  • Re: Stereo / CD Issues
    Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
    Fri, 22 Aug 1997 11:05:16 -0800
    Karl Vochatzer wrote: > > Whatever you replace your stock 4" speakers with be certain to check for > window crank clearance and that the speaker cover...
  • Re: Headlight improvements IMHO
    Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
    Sun, 29 Oct 2000 16:24:54 -0800
    > I agree that the stock '86 up low beams SUCKKKK! > > There are few alternatives. The SA Quad Grille (which I sell) with > Hella round...
  • Mufflers & Breathing
    Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
    Thu, 20 Dec 2001 07:19:45 -0800
    ...the stock syncro set up with air box and cyclone trap. Robert Lilley recommends the DynoMax Super Turbo muffler. http://www.a-1performance.com...
  • Re: Tire Diameter
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Sun, 17 Feb 2002 18:13:27 EST
    ...used on a stock Vanagon without modifications? >> 2WD, Syncro or 16"? I have 205/75/16's in my bone-stock 16" Syncro. I...
  • Re: Location of 120V land line outlet - Canadian models
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Mon, 15 Nov 2004 13:17:15 -0500
    ...unfortunately, they list it as out of stock right now. I keep them in stock... <http://busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=255070521> - Ron Salmon...
  • Tire size question
    Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
    Thu, 6 Jan 2005 20:38:26 -0500
    ...i want to keep stock or just a very little bit larger dia. as the stock 14 inch tires that came on the van...
  • Repainting my syncro another color
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
    Mon, 27 Jun 2005 12:43:19 -0400
    ...I really want to get it repainted and am considering staying stock but lately I have been seriously considering going to different color for...
  • Re: Subject: Speed
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 22 Nov 2005 09:15:05 EST
    ...Speed > > > >Westfalia ---85 1.9 stock waterboxer > > > >195 MPH top speed. I live in Bellingham and can make it to Seattle (90 > >miles away...
  • Re: Tire Blocking Safety Question (not the usual one :)
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Mon, 26 Jan 2009 17:47:40 -0800
    ...I think the stock black/white the black ends where the hacksaw blade points to. I brought the black out further to the 1...
  • Re: rusty nuts ...
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Fri, 23 Jan 2009 16:32:17 -0700
    ...It's $14 and some change so not exactly > cheap. > > Oh, and they had a 3 3/4" hole saw in stock and on...
  • Re: New Product - Fuel Tank Crossover Pipe Assy
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Fri, 8 Jan 2010 08:38:19 -0800
    Alright, alright, I've gotten several comments about this "out of stock" comment on the link. 1st, its BRAND NEW. 2nd, the stock was...
  • Re: Help in northern Ontario...
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Fri, 27 Jul 2007 21:26:31 -0700
    ...Stock means "how it came from the factory", like stock wheels, stock Waterboxer motor. Your English is fine Ben, you're just up too...
  • Re: bilge pump as fresh water pump replacement
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Fri, 12 Aug 2011 20:56:33 -0700
    ...bilge pump as fresh water pump replacement | |I put in an inexpensive (24 bucks Can) bilge pump as a |replacement for an ailing stock...
  • Re: Attn: Electrical Gurus! (I searched archives)
    Historical mailing list - neil
    Fri, 30 Mar 2007 14:00:22 -0700
    ...The original stock heater fan > switch works for years and years and years..... > > When they do fail, it is more likely due to a...
  • Re: Any real automatic trans upgrade for vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Sat, 29 Dec 2007 13:33:02 -0500
    With a 4.86 R&P an 0.70 4th gear will give you less than 3000 rpms at 100km/h with stock wheel...